Dilip Kumar still in hospital, condition improving

Indo-Asian News Service

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Thespian Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to Apollo Hospital here Thursday due to complications resulting from an urinary infection, is stable now, hospital authorities said Saturday.

"His condition is stable and one need not worry about anything. He is in the ward," an official at the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital said.

The 86-year-old actor was admitted to the hospital Thursday after his condition worsened.

"He is improving and we are keeping a strict watch to avoid any complications," the official added.

The actor is known for his landmark performances in films like "Devdas", "Madhumati", "Ganga Jamuna", "Mughal-E-Azam", "Shakti" and "Karma".